Internal Audit Manager (Hybrid)

About Byline Bank

Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bank, a subsidiary of Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BY), is a full-service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors and consumers. Byline Bank has approximately $9.9 billion in assets and operates over 40 branch locations throughout the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas. Byline Bank offers a broad range of commercial and community banking products and services, including small-ticket equipment leasing and U.S. Small Business Administration loans. Byline Bank is a member of FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

At Byline Bank, we take pride in being an award-winning workplace. Some of our recent recognitions include:

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work for in the Midwest 2024-2025, 2025-2026 and Best Companies to Work for in Finance and Insurance & Overall 2025-2026.

Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women 2026

Best Companies Group’s Best Remote and Hybrid Workplaces in America 2026

Chicago Sun Times Chicago’s Best Workplaces 2024, 2025

Best Companies Group and Illinois SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Best Workplaces in Illinois 2024, 2025, 2026

By joining our team, you will become part of an organization that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. We strive to create an environment where employees feel supported and are empowered to excel in their roles. If you're looking for a career with a company that puts people first and makes a difference in the communities we serve, Byline Bank is the place for you.

Objective of Position :

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading and executing risk-based audits across banking functions. This role evaluates the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes, and provides independent assurance and advisory services to senior management and the Audit Committee. The Audit Manager plays a key role in audit planning, fieldwork execution, issue identification, and reporting, while also mentoring junior auditors and supporting continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Lead audit engagements from planning through reporting.

Execute testing of higher risk areas.

Oversee risk assessments, audit scoping, and testing work program development.

Assist in the preparation and review of draft audit reports

Oversee ICFR testing for certain areas

Assist with annual plan development

Review and approve audit workpapers and conclusions.

Provide credible challenge to management on control effectiveness.

Coach and develop audit staff.

Evaluate and promote responsible use of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics within the audit lifecycle.

Serve as liaison with business, risk, and compliance partners.

Oversee issue tracking and issue validation.

Support regulatory exams and QA reviews.

Drive continuous improvement and audit innovation.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

6-7+ years of experience in external audit or internal audit within financial services

Leadership experience in audit

Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk assessment methodologies

Required to have one relevant certification, including CPA, CIA, CAMS, CiSA

Experience with banking environments and knowledge of banking regulations a plus

Leadership and team development

Strong project management skills

Ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities

Risk-based decision making

Stakeholder management and influence

Strategic thinking and problem solving

Professional skepticism and sound judgment

Working knowledge of AI, machine learning and data analytics concepts

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office equipment. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices.

At Byline Bank, we value work-life flexibility and support a hybrid work environment for this position. This role allows for a combination of remote and in-office work, with occasional visits to the office based on business needs. Specific in-office days may vary and will be discussed during the interview process.

Compensation & Benefits: Byline Bank offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.

The salary range for this position is between $115,000 to $140,000.

In addition, Byline provides benefits including medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, paid time off and much more! Depending on the specific role, compensation may also include discretionary bonuses and other benefit programs. The actual compensation package may vary based on factors such as skill set, experience level, and candidate's location.

Additional Information: Byline Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at Byline Bank are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Byline Bank will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Byline Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us directly at 773-475-2900, Option #2.

If applying within the US, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Note to Recruitment Agencies and Third-Party Recruiters: Byline Bank kindly requests that third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, and recruitment firms refrain from submitting resumes or candidate profiles without a prior agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Byline Bank, and no fees will be paid for placements resulting from such submissions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.